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Uncrewed Vehicles
New unmanned surface vehicle in the works
3rd July 2012
Thales UK announced on 3 July that it has signed a contract with Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASV) to develop a re-configurable USV to meet the …
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Land Warfare
Australian Army orders 214 additional Bushmasters
3rd July 2012
Thales Australia has announced that the Australian Government is to purchase an additional 214 Bushmaster vehicles for the Australian Army. Thales made the announcement on …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales selected for French CONTACT programme
22nd June 2012
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has officially notified Thales that it has been awarded the development contract for the CONTACT strategic programme for the …
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Land Warfare
Kongsberg awarded BAE Systems contract
21st June 2012
Kongsberg has announced that it has signed a contract with BAE Systems to supply combat systems for military vehicles. BAE Systems, Sweden, is the main …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales awarded TacCom contract
20th June 2012
Thales has announced that it has been awarded a prime contract by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide public safety and tactical …
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Digital Battlespace
Thales awarded UK ISTAR MSS contract
19th June 2012
Thales has announced that it has been awarded a further four-year contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to support its Intelligence Surveillance Target …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: GDLS shows off CBRN systems solution
15th June 2012
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is exhibiting its CBRN vehicle solutions for the first time at Eurosatory in Paris this week. Designed for and in …
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Military Logistics
Eurosatory 2012: Next steps for Thales trainer revealed
14th June 2012
Thales has described the next steps involved in the development of its 'Reality Mission' training and simulation software at Eurosatory in Paris. Speaking to Shephard, …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Thales wideband datalink receives STANAG 7085 certification
14th June 2012
Thales' TMA 6000 wideband airborne datalink terminal has received STANAG 7085 certification by the Joint Interoperability Test Command. This certification makes it the first European …
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Uncrewed Vehicles
Eurosatory 2012: Bureaucracy blamed for Watchkeeper waiting game
13th June 2012
The British Army's W450 Watchkeeper UAV programme is still awaiting its 'Release to Service' from the Aircraft Test and Evaluation Centre (ATEC) before it can …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Thales secures sale of Minie-DIR modular NV system
12th June 2012
Thales has secured initial sales of 100 units its Minie-DIR modular night vision system with a European army, in a procurement the company hopes could …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Thales brings Hawkei to Europe
11th June 2012
Thales Australia used the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 11 June to display its Hawkei light protected vehicle in Europe for the first time. Developed …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: Thales launches comprehensive air defence offering
11th June 2012
Thales has revamped its air defence offering, rebranding its various products under a common umbrella and unveiling a new multi-weapon air defence system. The company …
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Land Warfare
Eurosatory 2012: GDELS launches 6x6 version of the Eagle
11th June 2012
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has unveiled a 6x6 variant of its Eagle light tactical vehicle at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris on 11 …
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Digital Battlespace
Eurosatory 2012: Thales plugs battlefield communication gaps
11th June 2012
Thales is enhancing its battlefield communication solutions at the tactical level with the introduction of a transverse waveform capability called GeoMux, allowing warfighters at every …
Programme Results - Defence Insight
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Short Range Missile Defence Systems: 0 to 20 km range
RapidRanger [Portugal]
Background In October 2024, Portugal signed a contract through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the supply of three Thales RapidRanger systems, part ...
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Land: air defence radar
GM400a [Malaysia]
Background Malaysia is procuring Ground Master 400 Alpha radars to expand its inventory to four units. The radars will be deployed by the Royal Malaysian ...
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ISR/special mission
Strategic Intelligence Aircraft [France]
Background In February 2018, the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, announced that the strategic intelligence aircraft program CUGE Universal EW Capability began to ...
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MPVs - 4x4
Land 121 Phase 4 [Australia]
Programme background Three suppliers were originally down-selected to meet the Land 121 Phase 4 requirement: Thales Australia, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and Force Protection ...
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Short Range Missile Defence Systems: 0 to 20 km range
ForceShield [Portugal]
Background As part of its efforts to expand its ground-based air defence (GBAD) capabilities, Portugal ordered an undisclosed ForceShield systems, based on the RapidRanger SHORAD systems. The ...
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Military UAS - tactical
Flexible Tactical Uncrewed Air System (FTUAS) [UK]
Background Tender notice and timeline On 25 May 2021, the MoD published a tender notice for the urgent acquisition of a UAS and ancillaries under ...
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Self-propelled rocket launchers
Long-Range Ground Strike (FLP-T) [France]
Background The French Army currently operates the M270 as its only MLRS. France previously procured a total of 55, though this number had reduced to ...
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Hybrid effector systems
Self-Propelled Anti_Air Gun [Philippines]
Background In February 2026, the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, General Antonio Nafarrete, stated that the country intends to procure ...
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Land: air defence radar
Military Radar Programme (Long Range Primary Radar) [Ireland]
Background In 2025, Ireland completed its business case for its Military Radar Programme. Under this programme, Ireland will acquire a land-based long-range primary radar, ground-based air defence ...
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Land: air defence radar
Military Radar Programme (Long Range Primary Radar) [Ireland]
Background In 2025, Ireland completed its business case for its Military Radar Programme. Under this programme, Ireland will acquire a land-based long-range primary radar, ground-based air defence ...
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Fighter - multirole
Su-30SM Armenia
The Su-30SM is upgraded variant of Su-30MKI. Its capabilities include Bars-R radar, RVV-SV medium-range air-to-air missile, Thales SMD55S/VEN-3022 or Russian IKSh-1M avionics replacing Elbit SU967 head-up display, LINS-1000RS inertial ...
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Military UAS - MALE
French MALE UAVs [France]
Background Requirements The French Ministry of the Armed Forces wishes to develop a French MALE offering comparable to the MQ-9 Reaper, which would, it is hoped, promote ...
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MPVs - 4x4
LAV Replacement [Japan]
Programme Background The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) received 1,937 Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs) from Komatsu between 2001 and ...
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APCs/IFVs - 6x6, MPVs - 4x4
Multi-Role Vehicle (Protected) Package 2 [UK]
Background The MRV-P platforms will replace a diverse fleet of 4x4 and 6x6 vehicles purchased during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, thereby helping to standardise ...
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Military UAS - mini
Mini Intelligence Drone System (SMDR) [France]
Background Requirement The French Army identified a need for a new tactical UAS to replace the Drac, which entered service in 2008. The Mini Reconnaissance ...
Equipment Results - Defence Insight
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Transponders and IFF
Thales TSX-3500
Thales TSX 3500 Family includes the TSA & TSB 3520 - Naval IFF Interrogators and Combined Interrogator Transponder, which provide medium and long-range information on ...
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Land: Radio and SATCOM
SquadNet Soldier Radio
Thales SquadNet Soldier Radio is compact radio with a simplified screen designed for dismounted troops. It has built-in Bluetooth and GPS functionality, as well as ...
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Naval: Radio and SATCOM
SURFSAT-L
Produced by Thales, SURFSAT-L is a SATCOM terminal designed for medium to large surface vessels. According to the manufacturer, it is designed to achieve a ...
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Frigates
SIGMA 115115HN
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has designed a new multi-mission frigate as part of the Sigma class known as the Sigma 11515. As with all Sigma-class designs, ...
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EO/IR systems
TALIOS
The TArgeting Long-range Identification Optronic System (TALIOS) is a targeting pod from Thales. It is equipped with top-down and bottom-up datalinks and can scan a large area, identify ...
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Air: helicopter flight simulators
NH90
As part of the Helisim consortium based in Marignane, Thales has supplied an NH90 simulator for use by French and foreign military forces. Helisim also ...
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Land: tactical engagement simulators
Live Training Solutions
Thales offers live training solutions for land and combined forces around the world. Thales Combat Training Centres are available for open and urban battlefields, and ...
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Air: surveillance and maritime patrol radar, Air: UAS radar
Searchmaster
The Searchmaster is an airborne multi-role surveillance radar manufactured by Thales. The Searchmaster is suitable for MALE (medium altitude, long endurance) UAVs, medium-tonnage or heavy-lift ...
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Data links
Link Y Mk2
Thales Link Y Mk2 is used to securely exchange tactical data and orders via a self-managing, adaptive radio network between multiple military platforms. Designed for ...
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Land: battle management systems
SILVER
Developed by Indra Systemas, SILVER is a land management system designed specifically for vehicular applications. Based on a modular system that can run on COTS ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
NS50
The NS50 is a four-dimensional surveillance radar produced by Thales. It is designed to provide simultaneous air and surface target detection and tracking, and fire ...
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Loitering munitions
Munition Télé-Opérée – Longue Portée (MTO-LP)
At the Paris Air Show 2025, Thales and Boreal announced they had partnered to develop the Munition Télé-Opérée – Longue Portée (MTO-LP), a long-range loitering ...
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Air: transport/tanker simulators
A330 Voyager MRTT Training Services
Through AirTanker Services, a JV between Thales, Airbus Group, Cobham, Rolls-Royce and Babcock, Thales provides and maintains training services for the RAF’s Future Strategic Tanker ...
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Sea: sonar systems
Captas-4 Compact
CAPTAS-4 Compact is part of the wider CAPTAS family of Combined Active and Passive Towed Array Sonars. CAPTAS-4 Compact is a reduced-footprint variant of Thales' CAPTAS-4, ...
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Sea: naval surveillance radar
Smart-S Mk 2
The Smart-S Mk2 is a three-dimensional naval air and surface surveillance radar manufactured by Aselsan and Thales. The transmit and receive modules are produced by ...